Lindale—A light morning drizzle didn’t dampen the holiday spirit as hundreds of East Texans packed into the Lillie Russell Memorial Library on Dec....

 Mineola—Christmas cheer transformed downtown Mineola into a winter wonderland Dec. 5–8 as residents gathered for the third annual Magical Mineola,...

Lindale—The Lindale Christmas Helpers program has returned this year with an expanded mission to support local families in need during the holiday season. Founded in 2003,...

Lindale—The fourth annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony brought residents together on Dec. 5 for an evening of remembrance, celebration and community spirit at the...

Pet of the week is Lydia, the pretty tabby, 7-month-old, female kitty. With big green eyes, she is a beauty. She is super sweet, loves to play and...

When the days shorten and summer’s riot of color fades, East Texas gardeners are rewarded with one of the most elegant shrubs we can grow: the sasanqua camellia (Camellia...

Mineola—Mineola High School’s marching band, the Sound of the Swarm, once again claimed the top spot in Class 3A, earning its fifth state...

Tyler—Hundreds of fans packed the 12th annual Tyler Comic Con hosted in the Cascades Country Club on Nov. 22–23, transforming the venue into a...

Mineola—Mineola Community Friends extended the spirit of generosity on Thanksgiving Day, serving a free holiday meal to Wood County residents at...

The pet of the week is Felix. He is 3 years old, has a short tail and is a big and stocky 12 pound cat. Loves to eat canned food. Super sweet and...

Tyler—As part of their community outreach, Tyler Area Gays (TAG) and partner organization Church Under a Bridge (CUAB) spent the weekend of Nov....

The history of Smith County is long and fascinating. One lesser-known chapter is its surprising relationship with roller skating. Members of the...

The inaugural Big Texas Little Film Tour has come to an end. For weeks, the producers of BTLFT traveled more than 2,000 miles across Texas to share...

Pet of the week is senior dog Ranger. His adoption fee is partially sponsored, so all an adopter would have to pay is $50. He is 12 years old and...

Lindale—As the clock struck 11 a.m. on the 11th day of the 11th month, members of American Legion Jordan-Duncan Post 15, their families, and...